Name: __________________________________ Date:__________ Handout #:____
What was life like, over 4,000 years ago, in Harappa and in Mohenjo-Daro,
two busy cities of about 35,000 people each?
Explore the Ancient Indus links http://india.mrdonn.org/indus.html and
write a few facts about each of the following elements of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro:
Geography-
Housing-
Food-
Clothing-
Language-
Transportation-
Art-
Entertainment-
Children’s toys-
Legacies-
What do scientists believe may have happened to the cities of Harappa and
Mohenjo-Daro?
*If time permits, try the Indus Valley game and create your own newspaper:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/indusvalley/